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Called “Juggernaut,” these are the unmanned combat drones developed by the Republic of San Magnolia in answer to the attacks by the autonomous unmanned drones of the neighboring Empire of Giad, the “Legion”. But they’re

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    86 EIGHTY-SIX Season 1 Episode 22 - Shin
    9.7/10(2897 votes)

    #1 - Shin

    S1:E22

    At the end of it all and left behind once more, Shin is at the brink. Just then, someone appears, in a sea of red flowers...

    Director:Toshimasa Ishii
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  2. 86 EIGHTY-SIX Season 1 Episode 23 - Handler One
    9.7/10(3025 votes)

    #2 - Handler One

    S1:E23

    The operation to destroy the Morpho was a success, and Shin and his team fulfilled their promise to return to the Federacy alive. After enjoying a brief respite, they once again wished to serve in frontline units, but they received a certain notice from Ernst. After crossing the deadly battlefields of the Republic, they arrived at a new meeting in the Federacy. They fight, suffer, and see a ray of hope. This is a story of boys and girls who have begun to move little by little. At the end of their journey, what is reflected in their eyes?

    Directors:Toshimasa Ishii, Ryuta Kawahara
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  3. 86 EIGHTY-SIX Season 1 Episode 9 - Goodbye
    9.5/10(1761 votes)

    #3 - Goodbye

    S1:E9

    Shin confronts his brother deep within Legion held territory. But even if he wins, there's no going back.

    Director:Ryuta Kawahara
    Writer:Chiaki Nagai

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  4. 86 EIGHTY-SIX Season 1 Episode 21 - All That's Left
    9.4/10(1459 votes)

    #4 - All That's Left

    S1:E21

    The members of Nordlicht drop out one by one in the face of the Legion's onslaught, and Shin is left to face the Morpho alone.

    Director:Ryo Ando
    Writer:Kurasumi Sunayama

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  5. 86 EIGHTY-SIX Season 1 Episode 16 - Even So
    9.3/10(1436 votes)

    #5 - Even So

    S1:E16

    The Legion's large-scale offensive begins, and the Spearhead crew are sent into the thick of the fighting. But even back at base, there's no safety to be found...

    Director:Ryo Ando
    Writer:Chiaki Nagai

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  6. 86 EIGHTY-SIX Season 1 Episode 11 - Here We Go
    9.2/10(1433 votes)

    #6 - Here We Go

    S1:E11

    Spearhead Squadron comes to the end of their long road, and a new journey begins for Lena...

    Director:Ryo Ando
    Writer:Kurasumi Sunayama

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  7. 86 EIGHTY-SIX Season 1 Episode 8 - Let's Go
    8.9/10(1320 votes)

    #7 - Let's Go

    S1:E8

    Spearhead is given orders to undertake a pointless march into enemy territory, and not to stop until they're dead. Lena tries her best to stop this suicide mission from happening.

    Director:Takashi Yasui
    Writer:Kurasumi Sunayama

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  8. 86 EIGHTY-SIX Season 1 Episode 10 - Thank You
    8.8/10(1350 votes)

    #8 - Thank You

    S1:E10

    The crew of Spearhead has left on their final mission, never to return home. What awaits them outside the borders of their home?

    Director:Satsuki Takahashi
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  9. 86 EIGHTY-SIX Season 1 Episode 14 - Glad to Be Here
    8.8/10(1220 votes)

    #9 - Glad to Be Here

    S1:E14

    The crew of Spearhead find themselves back on the battlefield, as the tide of the war turns against the Federacy.

    Director:Satsuki Takahashi
    Writer:Kurasumi Sunayama

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  10. 86 EIGHTY-SIX Season 1 Episode 7 - Will You Remember Me?
    8.7/10(1261 votes)

    #10 - Will You Remember Me?

    S1:E7

    As the day of the festival arrives, Lena and Shin watch the fireworks and enjoy a brief respite from their battles.

    Director:Tomohiko Ito
    Writer:Chiaki Nagai

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  11. 86 EIGHTY-SIX Season 1 Episode 17 - I Won't Forget
    8.7/10(1169 votes)

    #11 - I Won't Forget

    S1:E17

    As the war with the Legion rages on, the enemy makes a final march towards the Republic of San Magnolia. Lena waits to stop them, but...

    Director:Toshihiro Maeya
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  12. 86 EIGHTY-SIX Season 1 Episode 5 - I'm With You
    8.6/10(1266 votes)

    #12 - I'm With You

    S1:E5

    Lena learns the truth about the upcoming end of the war, and how the Legion is a much more deadly threat than she thought.

    Director:Satsuki Takahashi
    Writer:Kurasumi Sunayama

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  13. 86 EIGHTY-SIX Season 1 Episode 18 - The Truth Is
    8.6/10(1050 votes)

    #13 - The Truth Is

    S1:E18

    The team prepares for a final suicide mission against "Morpho," a massive railgun Legion capable of single-handedly turning the tide of the battle.

    Director:Yoshinobu Tokumoto
    Writer:Kurasumi Sunayama

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  14. 86 EIGHTY-SIX Season 1 Episode 6 - Through to the End
    8.5/10(1241 votes)

    #14 - Through to the End

    S1:E6

    Spearhead enjoys a brief respite near the cherry blossoms outside the wall, but a deadly attack brings the dangers of war even closer to home.

    Director:Kuniyasu Nishina
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  15. 86 EIGHTY-SIX Season 1 Episode 19 - Stay This Way Forever
    8.4/10(994 votes)

    #15 - Stay This Way Forever

    S1:E19

    Nordlicht finds themselves up against a massive foe in the middle of enemy territory, with no hope of escape and no reinforcements coming to help.

    Director:Ryuta Kawahara
    Writer:Chiaki Nagai

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  16. 86 EIGHTY-SIX Season 1 Episode 3 - I Don't Want to Die
    8.3/10(1364 votes)

    #16 - I Don't Want to Die

    S1:E3

    Lena finds herself growing closer to the Spearhead squadron, or so she thinks. But a deadly battle drastically changes her perspective.

    Director:Ryo Ando
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  17. 86 EIGHTY-SIX Season 1 Episode 4 - Real Name
    8.3/10(1284 votes)

    #17 - Real Name

    S1:E4

    After a brutal death, Lena comes to terms with her real status as an Alba, and what it means to force another to fight for your sake.

    Director:Ryo Ando
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  18. 86 EIGHTY-SIX Season 1 Episode 12 - Welcome
    8.3/10(1175 votes)

    #18 - Welcome

    S1:E12

    Spearhead awakens to find themselves in a strange new land, while Lena continues her battles as a Handler.

    Director:Ryo Ando
    Writer:Chiaki Nagai

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  19. 86 EIGHTY-SIX Season 1 Episode 13 - It's Too Late
    8.2/10(1115 votes)

    #19 - It's Too Late

    S1:E13

    The members of Spearhead are given a brief respite from the war. But is it alright for them to enjoy themselves when so many have fallen?

    Director:Takaaki Ishiyama
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  20. 86 EIGHTY-SIX Season 1 Episode 20 - Together Unto Death
    8.1/10(994 votes)

    #20 - Together Unto Death

    S1:E20

    Deep in enemy territory, with supplies running low and damage piling up, Nordlicht makes a final desperate march towards Morpho.

    Director:Jun Shinohara
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  21. 86 EIGHTY-SIX Season 1 Episode 2 - Spearhead
    7.9/10(1343 votes)

    #21 - Spearhead

    S1:E2

    As Lena lives a life of safety and comfort inside the walls of her city, the 86ers fight a terrible battle against an unstoppable and inhuman enemy.

    Director:Kuniyasu Nishina
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  22. 86 EIGHTY-SIX Season 1 Episode 1 - Undertaker
    7.7/10(1466 votes)

    #22 - Undertaker

    S1:E1

    The Republic of San Magnolia fights a safe humane war using drones. In reality, however, the drones are piloted by humans called 86s, who are called “pigs” and considered less than human.

    Director:Toshimasa Ishii
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  23. 86 EIGHTY-SIX Season 1 Episode 15 - Welcome Back
    7.7/10(1081 votes)

    #23 - Welcome Back

    S1:E15

    The members of Spearhead are reunited as a massive Legion offensive looms. With the next deadly phase of the war almost here, how will they spend their remaining hours?

    Director:Ryuta Kawahara
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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Best Episodes Summary

"Shin" is the best rated episode of "86 EIGHTY-SIX". It scored 9.7/10 based on 2897 votes. Directed by Toshimasa Ishii and written by Toshiya Ohno, it aired on 3/13/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Handler One".